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I've had an extremely sore throat for 3days today it looks like thrush on my tongue. will it go away by itself? also white strep like bumps in throat.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test & culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat. Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey & a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Throat culture: You should have throat culture and if positive for beta strep, you should be treated with antibiotic for 10 days.

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